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Old 12-07-2011, 01:54 PM   #1640
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Default Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!)

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Originally Posted by CigarNut View Post
Some cigars, often labeled as "strong" produce more tar. Tar is a black viscous fluid that can form on the end of the cigar as you smoke it. It tastes bad. You need to recut your cigar to get rid of it -- and it may come back again.

Tar can often appear to build up more when using a punch because the area you draw through is smaller. For me this is one of the biggest advantages of a cutter over a punch.
Thanks. I know what tar is obviously. But have never experienced this issue, granted I don't smoke real strong cigars.
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